Aviom A320 User guide

9310-1031-0001F v1.1

User Guide

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READ THIS FIRST

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. No on/off power switches are included in the system. The external power supply should be used to

control power to an Aviom device. This power supply should remain readily operable.

16. The solid line over dashed line symbol ( ) indicates that the input voltage must be a DC

voltage.

17. The box within a box symbol ( ) indicates that the external power supply is double insulated.

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TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture.

To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

Replace fuse with same type and rating.

Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)

Risque de choc électrique – ne pas ouvrir. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet équipement

à la pluie ou la moisissure. Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle. Pièces non remplaçables par

l’utilisateur. Confier la réparation à une personne qualifiée. Attention – utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de même type.

Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la norme FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet

équipement ne doit pas causer des interférences nocives, et (2) cet équipement doit accepter toute interférence captée incluant les

interférences pouvant causer des opérations indésirables.

Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING!

! !

CAUTION:

• Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause

permanent damage to your hearing.

• Set your system volume as low as possible.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels.

IMPORTANT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc. could void the user’s FCC

authority to operate the equipment.

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Trademarks

Aviom, A-Net, the A-Net icon, Pro16, Pro16e, Pro64, Virtual Data Cables, m-control, One-Touch Ambience,

Dual Profile Channel, Network MixBack, and AllFrame are trademarks of Aviom, Inc. All other trademarks

are the property of their respective owners.

Information is subject to change without notice.

Notice of Rights

means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without written permission of

Aviom, Inc.

Certifications

EMC: EN55103-1:2009

EN 55103-2: 2009

EN 55022:2006 / CISPR 22:1997

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22:02

FCC 47 CFR, Part 15

Safety: UL 62368-1 Ed 2.0; Proposal Number 500542870;

Testing done to UL 62368-1 first edition

Can/CSA C22.2 62368-1

ETL/cETL Listed and RoHS Compliant

Pb

Pb-Free

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Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty

Aviom, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year

from the date of the original retail purchase.

This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse, abuse, accident, or

problems with electrical power. The warranty also does not apply if the product has been opened or

modified in any way; if the product serial number has been damaged, modified, or removed; or if the

original Quality Assurance label has been damaged, modified, or removed.

If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization number. No service

will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization. Aviom, Inc. will, at its option, repair

or replace the product at no charge to you. The product must be returned during the warranty period,

with transportation charges prepaid to Aviom, Inc., 1157 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 201, West Chester, PA

19380. You must use the product’s original packing materials for shipment. Shipments should be insured

for the value of the product. Include your name, address, phone number, description of the problem, and

copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment. The Return Authorization number should be written on

the outside of the box.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). AVIOM’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR

MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH

IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. NO

WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.

AVIOM, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

DOCUMENT. AVIOM, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF

ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

OF ANY KIND.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Warranty Information

Please record the following information for future reference:

Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products:

Date of Purchase:

Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support. The information recorded

above will be helpful in communicating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact

Aviom Customer Service. If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit, please contact your

Authorized Aviom Dealer first. For additional technical support, or to find the name of the nearest

Authorized Aviom Repair Station, check the Aviom web site at www.aviom.com.

To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom

service center. The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom

warranty is void.

This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc. This

document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any

electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior written consent from Aviom, Inc.

The software and/or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and all rights are reserved

by Aviom, Inc.

Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual, no

guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained within.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Certications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

A320 Personal Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Conventions Used in this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using Personal Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cat-5 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A-Net Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Channels and Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Button Presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pro16 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pro64 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About Category 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cat-5e Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Supplying Power to Your A320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning and Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quick Start Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Choose a Mixer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

16-Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

32-Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic A320 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect the A320 to an A-Net Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Make Your First Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Set Channel Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Set Stereo Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjust the Master Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Save a Mix Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

A320 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mix Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Channel Label Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Mix Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mix Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

16-Channel Vs. 32-Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Channel Controls Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Central Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Channel Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Stereo Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mono Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Stereo Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the A320 in 16-Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the A320 in 32-Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Understanding Stereo Placement on the A320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Channel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Channel Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Trim All Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Master Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

A-Net and the A320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

A-Net LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the Mixer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting Mixer Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Master Tone Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Enhance Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Treble Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bass Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mix Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Saving Mix Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

What Gets Saved in a Mix Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Settings Not Saved in a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recall Mix Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To Recall a Mix Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Clear a Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

A320 Personal Mixer Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Stereo Mix Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

A-Net In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Personal Mixing System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pro16e Personal Mixing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

16-Channel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

How Stereo Links Work in a 16-Channel System . . . . . . . . 37

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Parallel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adding the A320 to an Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

32-Channel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

How Stereo Links Work in 32-Channel Systems . . . . . . . . . 40

Using Multiple Input Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Slot Range Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

64-Channel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Legacy Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Legacy Input Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting Monitoring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to the Stereo Mix Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Headphones and Earbuds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Stereo Wireless In-Ear Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Stereo Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Mixer Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cat-5 Cable Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

T568A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

T568B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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A320 Personal Mixer

Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A320 Personal Mixer. This User Guide is designed to

familiarize you with your new product’s features and to have your personal mixing system up

and running as quickly as possible.

Feature Overview

The A320 Personal Mixer is part of Aviom’s Pro16® Series of products; it can be combined with Pro16® and

Pro16e™ analog input devices, console cards, and/or the Pro64® ASI A-Net® Systems Interface to create

personal mixing systems for applications in live performance, recording, and broadcast.

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The A320 Personal Mixer features:

•16 mono or stereo mix channels

•32-channel mix engine

•Advanced Stereo Placement positioning controls for improved sonic clarity

•Three-band master tone controls with Enhance™, optimized for in-ear monitors

•8 Mix Presets

•Powered over the Cat-5 cable

•Seamless integration with existing Aviom personal mixing systems

Conventions Used in this Document

Using Personal Mixers

When referring to the use of the Personal Mixers in a personal mixing system in general, the term Personal

Mixer is used to describe a case where an A320 Personal Mixer or A360 Personal Mixer can be used. Legacy

personal mixers such as the A-16II and A-16R may also be used.

Cat-5 Cables

In most cases Cat-5e, Cat-6, and Cat-6e cables can be interchanged. When speaking about interconnections

between components in a system, the term Cat-5 is used generically to indicate the use of any of the

applicable cable types.

A-Net Distributors

The Aviom D800, D800-Dante, D400, D400-Dante, A-16D and A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors are referred to

generically as A-Net Distributors. These are used to supply power to the A320 and to copy an A-Net digital

signal and split it into multiple copies so that personal mixers may be connected in parallel.

Channels and Slots

Analog input devices and digital console cards used with Aviom personal mixing systems typically provide

16 input channels each to the Pro16 network. Once a part of the network, we refer to these resources as

Slots rather than channels.

Button Presses

When instructed to press a specific button on the A320 Personal Mixer, a special font style is used. For

example, “Press the Solo button.”

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Package Contents

The A320 Personal Mixer box includes:

•One A320 Personal Mixer

•Quick Start Documentation

Options for your personal mixing system include:

•Cat-5e/Cat-6 interconnect cables

•MT-1a Mic Stand Mount

•D800, D800-Dante, D400, D400-Dante, A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors

Also included is a Warranty Registration, found within this User Guide. Be sure to fill out the form and

return it to Aviom, Inc. via mail or fax as soon as possible.

About A-Net

A-Net® is a proprietary high-speed data transmission protocol developed by Aviom, capable of sending

and receiving high-quality digital audio using readily available Cat-5 cables.

A-Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet, a Local Area Network (or LAN) technology. This provides

A-Net with a mature and robust base on which to build. However, it is important to note that A-Net devices

are not compatible with Ethernet devices.

Some of the benefits of using A-Net to transmit digital audio are:

•Virtually no latency; analog in to analog out is always less than one millisecond

•No ground loops

•Easy cabling using readily available components

•An unlimited number of A-Net devices can be used in a system

•Ease in spanning long distances between system components

There are two versions of Pro16 A-Net: the original Pro16 A-Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital

data while the enhanced Pro16e version of A-Net is capable of carrying up to 64 channels of digital audio

data. Like standard Pro16 A-Net, Pro16e is a point-to-point digital audio protocol.

Pro16e A-Net data is intended for use with the A320 and A360 Personal Mixers which can take advantage

of the higher network channel count that Pro16e provides.

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Compatibility

The A320 Personal Mixer is compatible with current and legacy Pro16, Pro16e, and Pro64 A-Net devices as

detailed below.

Pro16 Products

The A320 Personal Mixer must be connected to a powered port on an A-Net Distributor to be used in a

personal mixing system. Compatible A-Net Distributors include:

•D800 A-Net Distributor

•D800-Dante A-Net Distributor

•D400 A-Net Distributor

•D400-Dante A-Net Distributor

•A-16D A-Net Distributor (requires optional PS-120 Power Supplies)

•A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor

The A-Net out from the following devices may be connected to the A-Net distributors listed above to

provide inputs and A-Net data to the A320 Personal Mixer:

•AN-16/i v.2 Input Module

•AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module

•AV-M8 Mic Input Module

•Aviom16/o-Y1 A-Net Card for Yamaha® devices

•Third-Party Pro16 A-Net digital console cards

•AN-16/i Input Module

Pro64 Products

Adding the ASI A-Net Systems Interface to a Pro64® digital snake or audio network allows Pro64 channels

to be translated into Pro16 data. The ASI separates the 64-channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16-channel

Pro16 outputs, depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used. Any of the four Pro16 A-Net outputs from

the ASI may be connected to the A-Net In on an A-Net distributor to supply A-Net data and DC power to

the A360 Personal Mixer.

The ASI’s Pro16 A-Net outputs can also be connected to the A-Net In on the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module when

creating a personal mixing system that uses the enhanced Pro16e version of A-Net for increased channel

count.

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About Category 5

The term Category 5 (also referred to as Cat-5) is broadly used to describe a type of high performance

network cabling used for data transmission purposes to connect computer networks and other devices.

A standard patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors.

The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Cat-5 female RJ45 jacks.

A variation of the cable, called Category 5e (or Cat-5e), has largely replaced Cat-5 in the field; it uses additional

twists in the cable’s wire pairs to reduce interference in high-speed network applications. Additional

wire pair variations are found in Cat-6 and Cat-6e cables, typically used with gigabit networking devices.

RJ45 Jack Cat-5e Cable

P Note: While the Cat-5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical

computer Ethernet network connections, do not connect computers, routers, or other home

and business networking equipment to your Aviom products.

Cat-5e Cables

Although the A320 Personal Mixer will operate properly with unshielded Cat-5e cable, shielded Cat-5e (or

better) cable must be used to stay below the CISPR 22 Class B, ICES-003, and FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B

emissions limits.

For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Cat-5 cables inside walls and

terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire is

recommended for permanent installations.) A Cat-5 cable wiring pinout table is included at the end of this

document. See “Cat-5 Cable Pinout” on page 51.

In addition to standard Category 5e cables, Cat-6 and Cat-6e cables may also be used.

P Note: When purchasing Category 5e cables, be sure to buy only standard Cat-5e cables, not those

sold as crossover cables. A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers

and is not compatible with your Aviom equipment.

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Cable Lengths

For Pro16 applications—connecting one Pro16 device to another—the Cat-5e cables used with your

Aviom products may be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. For example,

connecting a Y1 console card from a Yamaha digital console to the A-Net IN on a D800 A-Net Distributor is

such a connection.

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Passive

Coupler

Passive

Coupler

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Pro16e A-Net Out Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Passive

Coupler

Passive

Coupler

Pro16e A-Net Out Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

When using Pro16e—such as the A-Net out from an AN-16/i v.2 to any other Pro16 or Pro16e device—

Cat-5e cables may be up to 400 feet (approximately 122 meters) in length between compatible devices

due to the larger amount of data being transmitted to accommodate Pro16e’s higher channel count.

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Passive

Coupler

Passive

Coupler

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Pro16e A-Net Out Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Passive

Coupler

Passive

Coupler

Pro16e A-Net Out Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

The maximum cable length specification applies to the total cable length between an A-Net out port on

one device and the A-Net IN port on the next A-Net capable device in your system.

Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables

used, and the number of passive devices such as cable couplers or passive wall panel interconnections in

use.

Stranded or solid Cat-5e cable may be used; stranded cable is easier to deploy on a stage while solid

core cable provides slightly better maximum distance performance. Solid core wire is typically used in

permanent installations in walls and across ceilings.

When using the optional SB4 System Bridge with Pro16 and Pro16e devices, the cable length specification

applies to the total cable length between the two active A-Net devices being connected with the passive

System Bridge, plus all cables. This is also true when using a passive inline coupler to extend cable lengths.

Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables may be

extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables (as long

as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length). If you need a longer cable on occasion, this is

a simple solution. Note that the maximum cable length performance can be compromised by using inline

couplers or other passive connection devices.

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A320 PersonAl Mixer User GUide

AC Line Conditioning

Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line

voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc. can sometimes damage electronic

equipment.

To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you

may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection. Power outlet

strips are available with built-in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment.

Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery

backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS).

Supplying Power to Your A320

The A320 Personal Mixer is intended to be connected to an Aviom A-Net Distributor such as the D800,

D800-Dante, D400, or D400-Dante when creating a personal mixing system. A-Net Distributors provide

both parallel A-Net connections for up to eight devices as well as the DC power required to run them.

Cleaning and Maintenance Information

The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. For tougher dirt,

you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent.

When cleaning your Aviom products, never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces. Instead,

spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first. Then use the dampened cloth to

clean the product.

P Note: Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products.

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A320 PersonAl Mixer User GUide

Quick Start Tutorial

Can’t wait to get started with your A320 Personal Mixer? Don’t have time to read the entire

manual? Here’s a quick guide to setting up your A320.

Choose a Mixer Mode

The A320 can operate in one of two modes, 16-channel or 32-channel, which accommodate the two

versions of the A-Net protocol, Pro16 and Pro16e. Which mixer mode you should use is based on the

number of input channels your personal mixing system has.

16-Channel Mode

If your system has only one input device (analog or digital console card), use the 16-channel mode. Mono

inputs are mapped to a single A320 mix channel button and stereo inputs are mapped to an adjacent pair

of channels.

By default, the A320 ships in 16-channel mode, so there is nothing to change if you want to plug your A320

into a 16-channel system. To set the A320 back to 16-channel mode after using the 32-channel mode, hold

the Mute and ChANNel 1 buttons while powering up the unit. (The A320 powers up when its rear-panel

Cat-5 jack is connected to an A-Net Distributor port.)

32-Channel Mode

When a system includes multiple input devices or a Dante network, the 32-channel mode can be used. In

32-channel mode, stereo inputs are mapped to a single A320 mix channel button, allowing up to 16 stereo

inputs to be used.

To set the A320 to use 32-channel mode, hold the Mute and ChANNel 2 buttons while powering up the unit.

P Note: Once the mixer mode is set, the A320 retains the setting through power cycles and will only

need to be changed if the input section of the monitor system it is connected to changes.

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Basic A320 Features

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11 12

Function

1 Mix Channel Buttons, with LED Press to select a channel and make it active for

editing.

2 Channel Volume Button When pressed, the green LED lights. Sets the central

control knob to change volume.

3 Stereo Placement Button Sets the central control knob to change stereo

placement. The green LED lights when active.

4 Master Tone Button Toggle to select Enhance, Treble, Bass, then turn the

central control knob. The LED lights when active.

5Central Control Knob Changes the value for the selected function—

Volume, Stereo Placement, Treble, Bass, or Enhance.

6Master Volume Knob Sets the level of the stereo mix in the headphones

or earbuds.

7Solo Button and LED Press to activate Solo mode; isolates the selected

channel from the mix; Solo LED blinks when active.

8Mute Button Press to mute the selected channel in the mix. The

M icon flashes.

9Recall Mix Button Press and release to recall a mix preset; press and

hold to save a mix preset.

10 A-Net LED Lights green for Pro16 A-Net and red for Pro16e

A-Net.

11 Volume, Stereo Placement, and

Tone LEDs

Shows the value for the selected function being

edited.

12 Mute LED Flashes when the selected channel is muted.

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Connect the A320 to an A-Net Distributor

The A320 Personal Mixer needs to be connected with a Cat-5 cable to a powered port on an A-Net

Distributor such as the D800 or D400. The A-Net Distributor supplies the multi-channel digital audio data

as well as the DC power required to run the A320.

AN-16/i v.2

D800

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to/from Personal Mixers

Load

Power

Sync

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D800

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Connect A320 Personal Mixer to an A-Net Distributor.

The Cat-5 cable connecting the A-Net Distributor and the A320 can be up to 400 feet (122 m) in length.

P Note: When connecting the A320 Personal Mixer to a D800 or D800-Dante A-Net Distributor, the

D800’s front panel switches must be set to the “ I ” position. The “ II “ position is for use only

with the A360 Personal Mixer.

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A320 PersonAl Mixer User GUide

Make Your First Mix

After plugging headphones or earbuds into the rear-panel Stereo MIx out jack, you’re ready to make your

first mix on the A320.

Set Channel Volumes

Start by turning up the volume level of the most important channels, those that supply the essential

elements you need most in a monitor system while performing, singing and/or playing an instrument—

channels that provide critical timing and pitch reference cues.

•Press a channel button to select a mix channel for editing; the green LED above the

channel button lights.

•The green triangle LED next to the ChANNel VoluMe button should be lit. If it’s not, press

the ChANNel VoluMe button to light it.

•Turn the central control knob to raise the level of the selected channel. The channel’s

volume is shown in the row of red LEDs across the top of the A320.

•Select another channel and follow the same procedure to set its volume level.

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t Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo

Channel 5 is selected for editing.

The volume setting for each channel in your mix will be saved when you store a mix preset or power down

the system.

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